CRN Security News

Security researchers have discovered exploits that are being referred to as Spectre and Meltdown that chip giant Intel says impacts its own processors as well as those from AMD and ARM. Here are seven things you need to know about Spectre and Meltdown.

Intel says it is 'rapidly issuing' updates for all types of Intel-based computer systems -- including personal computers and servers -- that render those systems 'immune' from the Spectre and Meltdown security exploits.

AlgoSec CMO Jeffrey Starr said organic growth and outside investment will result in an expanded sales and marketing force, as well as enhanced technology and R&D capabilities for the company's channel partners.

McAfee Americas Channel Chief Ken McCray said the company plans to initially go after partners working with both McAfee and Skyhigh today, such as Optiv and SHI, in an effort to drive more scale with them.

Combining PhishLine's training platform with Barracuda's artificial-intelligence-driven protection against phishing and spearphishing will result in a more complete defense against email-borne targeted attacks.

Opaq Networks plans to onboard up to 30 regionally-focused solution providers to its two-tiered partner program, who will be responsible for provisioning, monitoring, managing and deploying the cloud-based security offering.

Solution providers will have to contend with an array of security-related challenges in 2018 ranging from GDPR compliance and ransomware to an expanding perimeter and securing sensor-enabled devices. Here's how we think they'll do it.

CRN's 2018 MSP 500
With the fast-growing -- and fast-changing -- MSP landscape in mind, CRN has again assembled the MSP 500, an annual list that recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to managed services.